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Alexandra Park Harness - Thursday, 5 November

Racecourse : Alexandra Park (New Zealand)
Racecourse : Alexandra Park (New Zealand) Picture: Sandra Mu/Getty Images

Alexandra Park Harness Race 1
11 Father Barry

After stringing together two really good performances, things went a little awry for Father Barry last time out. Prepared to forget that though as a strong beginning here off the 20m handicap will have him right in contention throughout this and his class will carry him a long way.
Selections: 11-5-10-8-4

Alexandra Park Harness Race 2
5 Princess Gracy

The money came heavy for Princess Gracy on debut and it's followed again to start #2. Beaten by Twisted Sister on that occasion but should be able to get the better of main rival here with the aid of a barrier draw inside of her. Good enough to win and should deliver.
Selections: 5-6-1-2-3

Alexandra Park Harness Race 3
3 Cyclone Sala

Back up in the North Island after heading south to tackle the better trotters of the age at Addington, Cyclone Sala looks well placed here. Has taken on Meant To Be and Ya Eejit Ya in the four career runs and this looks a whole lot easier. Just needs to bring the manners to become the one to beat.
Selections: 3-5-10-9-7

Alexandra Park Harness Race 4
4 Mack Pack

There was a lot to like about the effort of Mack Pack here last week when finishing fourth. You can take a good line out of that run given it was a decent field and things are clearly trending upwards. Should land in a good spot from the start here and be right there at the finish too.
Selections: 4-8-7-5-6

Alexandra Park Harness Race 5
1 Sugar Ray Lincoln
Tip of The Day

Talented two-year-old Sugar Ray Lincoln should relish the massive drop back of tonight's opposition after returning from a Canterbury stint. Wasn't disgraced down there either when beaten behind Got The Chocolates and Marketplace. Great draw and should dominate from the top end.
Selections: 1-8-9-10-6

Alexandra Park Harness Race 6
10 Eurostyle

First up at Alexandra Park tonight but bringing some quality trotting form with her, Eurostyle looks without doubt the best horse in this race. Her gait lends itself to thinking she might trot better this way around and if she handles the occasion and can be close enough turning for home, her class should do the rest.
Selections: 10-9-11-7-1

Alexandra Park Harness Race 7
7 The Big Lebowski

There's all the ability in the world there for The Big Lebowksi, but sometimes the manners don't quite play ball. Brilliant winning on Cup Day at Addington in the NZ Junior FFA and beat Sooner The Bettor on his merits that day too. Needs to get it right from the stand and throughout the race but certainly good enough to win again.
Selections: 7-4-8-6-1

Alexandra Park Harness Race 8
9 Princess Meritaten

Canterbury pacing mare Princess Meritaten gets her first look at Alexandra Park tonight which would usually be enough to turn most punters off. But her record is very good and she's a high speed mare who could sit back and steamroll this field late in the speed is on in front of her.
Selections: 9-7-5-4-1

Alexandra Park Harness Race 9
6 Pantani

There were some really encouraging signs in the third of Pantani's last week. He's heading back in the right direction at the right time and looks to be trending right back upwards. Best version of him wins this without too much stress and with a big final just around the corner they might be keen to get the confidence levels right up.
Selections: 6-8-9-5-7

Alexandra Park Harness Race 10
3 Frisco Bay

Huge value on offer for a very capable horse here in Frisco Bay. Big third at Addington two starts back when beaten by the talented Renegade. Wouldn't have been out of place in the NZ Pacing Derby down at Addington tonight and from a good draw looks a great each way play.
Selections: 3-11-10-8-9


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